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  • Are you being harassed by a debt collector?  Constant phone calls, calls to your work and family?  Threatening letters and emails?  Verbal threats of lawsuits, wage garnishment, taking of property, or jail?  You may be wondering about: WHAT DEBT COLLECTORS CANNOT DO. What Debt Collectors Cannot Do: Debt Collectors use many underhanded and illegal tactics

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  • With June 1st quickly approaching and leading to many areas re-opening, whether it is your state, county, or city, returning to the workplace in the time of COVID-19 is imminent.  With this reality, of returning to the workplace, many are sure to experience anxiety, fears, concerns, and apprehension about what awaits them in this new work

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  • Other Professions and Occupations in Pennsylvania requiring a license that can be impacted by a criminal or DUI conviction are:Barbers, Cosmetologists, Massage Therapists, Physical/Speech/Occupational Therapists, and Funeral Directors. These occupations and professions require education, skill, training, and can create enjoyable and lucrative careers.  The hard work, sacrifice, and dedication needed to obtain the license and

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  • To become a Licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania, you must have a four-year college degree, a master’s degree is preferred, and pass a challenging licensing examination. The State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors regulates the licensing and conduct of Licensed Social Workers in Pennsylvania.  Being a Licensed Social Worker

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  • To become a Licensed Insurance Agent in Pennsylvania, you must pass a challenging licensing examination about each area of insurance you wish to sell.  The Pennsylvania Department of Insurance regulates the licensing and conduct of Licensed Insurance Agents in Pennsylvania.  Being a Licensed Insurance Agent is a very demanding, lucrative, and respected profession; it takes

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  • To become a Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, you must complete a vast number of educational requirements, have extensive experience in your field of engineering, and take one of the most challenging licensing tests offered.  The Pennsylvania Board of Professional Engineers regulates the licensing and conduct of Professional Engineers in Pennsylvania.  Being a Professional Engineer is

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  • In Pennsylvania, many Professional Licenses issued by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, relate to Professions where one is considered a Mandatory Reporter regarding child abuse.  Failure to comply with the requirements placed upon a Pennsylvania Mandatory Reporter can lead to criminal liability.  So: What is a Mandatory Reporter in Pennsylvania? Title 23

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  • Two legal concepts relating to Professional Licensing in Pennsylvania that create interpretation challenges are: While some Pennsylvania Professional Licensing laws specifically address criminal convictions and provide a list of disqualifying or disclosable crimes, many licensing laws do not.  Those that do not merely state an applicant must be a person of “Good Moral Character” or

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  • To become a Pharmacist in Pennsylvania, you must complete a vast number of educational requirements, which are not easy classes and concepts, undergo vigorous training, and pass an extremely comprehensive exam.  The Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy regulates the licensing and conduct of Pharmacists in Pennsylvania.  As a Pharmacist, you are under constant pressure from doctors,

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  • To become a Real Estate Agent in Pennsylvania, you must complete specific training and educational requirements, and pass the Pennsylvania Real Estate Examination.  The Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs governs Real Estate Professionals in Pennsylvania.  Within that Bureau, the Real Estate Commission and State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers handle any necessary

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